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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico vs. Panama

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Mexico vs. Panama - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1 times less for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Panama.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 9.48 PLN (2.52 USD) in Mexico and 11.46 PLN (3.04 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Mexico.

9.48 PLN
11.46 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.91 PLN (1.3 USD) in Mexico and 4.79 PLN (1.27 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Panama.

4.91 PLN
4.79 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 36.57 PLN (9.7 USD) in Mexico and 30.61 PLN (8.12 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in Panama.

36.57 PLN
30.61 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 42.91 PLN (11.38 USD) in Mexico and 33.93 PLN (9 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in Panama.

42.91 PLN
33.93 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 24.83 PLN (6.59 USD) in Mexico and 25.56 PLN (6.78 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in Mexico.

24.83 PLN
25.56 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 13.65 PLN (3.62 USD) in Mexico and 21.79 PLN (5.78 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Mexico.

13.65 PLN
21.79 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 5.4 PLN (1.43 USD) in Mexico and 4.3 PLN (1.14 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in Panama.

5.40 PLN
4.30 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.56 PLN (2.01 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 8.07 PLN (2.14 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in Mexico.

7.56 PLN
8.07 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.08 PLN (2.67 USD) in Mexico and 6.63 PLN (1.76 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in Panama.

10.08 PLN
6.63 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 90.39 PLN (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 84.96 PLN (22.54 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 6% lower in Panama.

90.39 PLN
84.96 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 3.72 PLN (0.99 USD) in Mexico and 7.16 PLN (1.9 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 48% lower in Mexico.

3.72 PLN
7.16 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.48 PLN (1.98 USD) in Mexico and 8.26 PLN (2.19 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in Mexico.

7.48 PLN
8.26 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 30.81 PLN (8.17 USD) in Mexico and 36.68 PLN (9.73 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 16% lower in Mexico.

30.81 PLN
36.68 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.09 PLN (1.35 USD) in Mexico and 6.07 PLN (1.61 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in Mexico.

5.09 PLN
6.07 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.65 PLN (1.5 USD) in Mexico and 7.35 PLN (1.95 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Mexico.

5.65 PLN
7.35 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.5 PLN (1.46 USD) in Mexico and 9.8 PLN (2.6 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Mexico.

5.50 PLN
9.80 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 6.05 PLN (1.61 USD) in Mexico and 7.35 PLN (1.95 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in Mexico.

6.05 PLN
7.35 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 5.39 PLN (1.43 USD) in Mexico and 6.82 PLN (1.81 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 21% lower in Mexico.

5.39 PLN
6.82 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 49.23 PLN (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 37.02 PLN (9.82 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Panama.

49.23 PLN
37.02 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.95 PLN (1.58 USD) in Mexico and 11.04 PLN (2.93 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Mexico.

5.95 PLN
11.04 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.1 PLN (0.82 USD) in Mexico and 5.65 PLN (1.5 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Mexico.

3.10 PLN
5.65 PLN

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Panama - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.18 times less for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Panama.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 10.32 PLN (2.74 USD) in Mexico and 12.4 PLN (3.29 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Mexico.

10.32 PLN
12.40 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.87 PLN (1.03 USD) in Mexico and 5.73 PLN (1.52 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in Mexico.

3.87 PLN
5.73 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 9.75 PLN (2.59 USD) in Mexico and 7.54 PLN (2 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in Panama.

9.75 PLN
7.54 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.44 PLN (3.83 USD) in Mexico and 13.19 PLN (3.5 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in Panama.

14.44 PLN
13.19 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 25.06 PLN (6.65 USD) in Mexico and 26.39 PLN (7 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 5% lower in Mexico.

25.06 PLN
26.39 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 148.25 PLN (39.33 USD) in Mexico and 188.48 PLN (50 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Mexico.

148.25 PLN
188.48 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 29.26 PLN (7.76 USD) in Mexico and 30.16 PLN (8 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 3% lower in Mexico.

29.26 PLN
30.16 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.78 PLN (0.74 USD) in Mexico and 4.49 PLN (1.19 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Mexico.

2.78 PLN
4.49 PLN

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Panama - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.48 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Panama.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.95 PLN (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 3.11 PLN (0.82 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Panama.

4.95 PLN
3.11 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.93 PLN (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 3.56 PLN (0.94 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Panama.

4.93 PLN
3.56 PLN

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Panama - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.28 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Panama.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 59.37 PLN (15.75 USD) in Mexico and 113.09 PLN (30 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Mexico.

59.37 PLN
113.09 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.17 PLN (0.31 USD) in Mexico and 1.32 PLN (0.35 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Mexico.

1.17 PLN
1.32 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 23.41 PLN (6.21 USD) in Mexico and 75.39 PLN (20 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Mexico.

23.41 PLN
75.39 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.95 PLN (0.52 USD) in Mexico and 7.54 PLN (2 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Mexico.

1.95 PLN
7.54 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.9 PLN (1.03 USD) in Mexico and 7.54 PLN (2 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Mexico.

3.90 PLN
7.54 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Mexico vs. Panama - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.56 PLN (4.66 USD) in Mexico and 22.62 PLN (6 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in Mexico.

17.56 PLN
22.62 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 174.72 PLN (46.35 USD) in Mexico and 173.74 PLN (46.09 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in Panama.

174.72 PLN
173.74 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 79.49 PLN (21.09 USD) in Mexico and 102.95 PLN (27.31 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in Mexico.

79.49 PLN
102.95 PLN

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Panama - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.05 times more for renting an apartment in Mexico than in Panama.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2977 PLN (789.72 USD) in Mexico and 2931 PLN (777.64 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in Panama.

2 977 PLN
2 931 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1802 PLN (478.12 USD) in Mexico and 1730 PLN (458.86 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 4% lower in Panama.

1 802 PLN
1 730 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 5794 PLN (1537.19 USD) in Mexico and 5491 PLN (1456.58 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in Panama.

5 794 PLN
5 491 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 3383 PLN (897.43 USD) in Mexico and 3132 PLN (830.76 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in Panama.

3 383 PLN
3 132 PLN

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Panama - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.38 times more for buying an apartment in Mexico than in Panama.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 10240 PLN (2716.59 USD) in Mexico and 7685 PLN (2038.66 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 25% lower in Panama.

10 240 PLN
7 685 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 6676 PLN (1771.1 USD) in Mexico and 4564 PLN (1210.68 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in Panama.

6 676 PLN
4 564 PLN

Salary

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Mexico vs. Panama - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.11 times lower than in Panama.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2577 PLN (683.55 USD) in Mexico and 2855 PLN (757.34 USD) in Panama. The average salary is 9.7% lower in Mexico.

2 577 PLN
2 855 PLN

Hotels

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Mexico vs. Panama - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

89.6 PLN
209 PLN

Two stars

364 PLN
446 PLN

Three stars

529 PLN
662 PLN

Four stars

1 106 PLN
659 PLN

Five stars

3 019 PLN
1 119 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels • Panama: 6 cities, 124 hotels

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